VHS: Taiji & Shaolin Staff V1

In this video, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches the fundamental practices of Staff training, which is considered the root of all long weapons training. The techniques are compiled from both Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) and Shaolin White Crane Gongfu (Kung Fu), offering a uniquely comprehensive demonstration of Southern Style Staff training.

Techniques demonstrated include:

• Sliding
• Striking
• Stinging
• Diagonal and horizontal Chopping
• Coil Stinging
• Blocking
• Advance-Retreating Circle Sealing and Four Corners Repel Neutralizing; with both normal and reverse grip.

Techniques are taught stationary, moving and mixed practice.

AUTHOR(S)

Yang, Jwing-Ming Ph.D., is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Newton, Massachusetts.